- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
Provides the opportunity to pursue a particular area of interest in specialty nursing. You and the course tutor determine the learning intentions, activities and evaluation strategies for the course. For further details, contact the program head in your chosen specialty. Requires program head approval to register.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
1.0
Domestic fees
$330.04
Learning Outcomes
As a healthcare practitioner, you are expected to follow professional standards of practice throughout all SN programs and courses. In this course, you will have opportunities to use the processes of critical thinking, systematic inquiry, communication, collaboration, leadership, professionalism, and clinical decision-making. Upon successful completion of this course, you should be able to:
- Establish a specific area for study related to your area of practice.
- Determine realistic and tangible course goals.
- Collaboratively engage with the course instructor to develop a learning contract which includes appropriate learning strategies.
- Determine suitable evaluation strategies in collaboration with the course instructor.
- Complete all aspects of the learning contract including the evaluation strategies.
- Demonstrate critical reflective thinking, professionalism, and scholarly writing in course activities.
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2023
Related Programs
Independent Study in Specialty Nursing (NSSC 8110) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Health Sciences
- High Acuity Nursing Specialty
Advanced Certificate Part-time
- Pediatric Nursing Specialty (Standard Option)
Advanced Certificate Part-time
- Specialty Nursing (High Acuity)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Part-time
- Specialty Nursing (Nephrology)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Part-time
- Specialty Nursing (Pediatric - Standard Option)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Part-time
- Specialty Nursing (Perinatal - Perioperative Option)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Part-time
- Specialty Nursing (Perinatal - Standard Option)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Part-time
- Specialty Nursing (Perioperative)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Part-time
Course Offerings
Winter 2025
Below is one offering of NSSC 8110 for the Winter 2025 term.
CRN 44479
Dates
Jan 06 - Mar 28 In Progress
- CRN 44479
- $330.04 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 06 - Mar 28 | N/A | N/A | Distance |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Important information
- Guided learning format.
- Departmental approval needed
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- This NSSC section is an independent study. Please contact the Program Head in the appropriate specialty for information and approval to register: www.bcit.ca/study/programs/specialtynursing
Status
In Progress
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Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.